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TEACHER(KEELMAN’S WAY SCHOOL)MPS + 1 SEN

Permanent post

Required for January 2017

Due to the retirement of a long serving member of staff we wish to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher. We need someone who will facilitate and encourage learning which enables pupils to achieve the highest standards in academic progress. In addition you would work with families and other professionals to develop pupil independence and life skills.

Experience of working with pupils with learning difficulties complex needs is essential.

Keelman’s Way School is South Tyneside’s provision for pupils with severe and profound learning difficulties. We provide an appropriate curriculum for pupils aged between two and nineteen. The school opened in September 2012. The curriculum is tailored to pupils’ educational needs and provides enhanced services for children families and other professionals.

Pupils’ sensory and physical needs are met through the specialised input. The school has up to date facilities to provide physiotherapy, rebound therapy and hydrotherapy. Therapists and Health Professionals will work with school staff to integrate programmes in the work of the school.

For more information about our school please look at our website or contact the school to arrange to visit.

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks and completion of a disqualification by association declaration form (Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009).